Brunei Movie Lovers: Can You Score 10/10 on This Ultimate Trivia Quiz Challenge?

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Hey Brunei movie buffs! Test your cinematic knowledge with this 10-question trivia quiz focusing on films censored, released, and even locally produced in Brunei. From Hollywood blockbusters facing the chop to homegrown gems, questions range from easy to devilishly hard – how many can you nail?

10 Trivia Questions for Brunei Movie Lovers

Question 1: Which 2022 Pixar film was banned in Brunei due to a same-sex kiss?

A. Encanto
B. Luca
C. Lightyear
D. Soul

Question 2: Which Marvel Cinematic Universe film was banned in Brunei in 2021 for featuring a same-sex relationship?

A. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
B. Black Widow
C. Eternals
D. Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Question 3: Russell Crowe’s biblical epic Noah (2014) was banned in Brunei primarily for what reason?

A. Excessive violence
B. Nudity
C. Depicting the prophet Noah
D. Promotion of alcohol

Question 4: Which 2020 Pixar film about two elf brothers was banned in Brunei?

A. Frozen II
B. Trolls World Tour
C. Onward
D. The Croods: A New Age

Question 5: Which 2022 Disney animated adventure was banned in Brunei for featuring the studio’s first openly gay lead character?

A. Raya and the Last Dragon
B. Encanto
C. Strange World
D. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Question 6: The 2017 live-action Beauty and the Beast was released in Brunei despite controversy over what element?

A. Witchcraft
B. A gay supporting character
C. Prophet depiction
D. Excessive violence

Question 7: Which Marvel sequel was banned in Brunei in 2022 due to LGBT+ content and witchcraft themes?

A. Thor: Love and Thunder
B. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
C. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
D. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Question 8: Which R-rated superhero comedy series starring Ryan Reynolds has been consistently banned in Brunei?

A. Green Lantern
B. X-Men Origins: Wolverine
C. Deadpool
D. The Hitman’s Bodyguard

Question 9: What is the central subject of Brunei’s 2017 drama film Seniman?

A. A Bruneian sultan
B. A blind musician
C. A pirate adventure
D. A warrior princess

Question 10: Who directed the landmark Bruneian feature film Seniman (2017)?

A. Taufik Hidayat
B. Adi Putra
C. Ideris Adenan
D. Awang Suryanata

Answers

  1. C. Lightyear – The 2022 Pixar Buzz Lightyear spin-off was banned in Brunei over a kiss between two female characters; Encanto, Luca, and Soul were either released or lacked such content.
  2. C. Eternals – The 2021 film featuring a same-sex kiss between superheroes Thena and Phastos was banned; Shang-Chi, Black Widow, and Venom were released.
  3. C. Depicting the prophet Noah – Brunei’s Islamic censorship prohibits visual depictions of prophets; violence, nudity, and alcohol were not the primary issues.
  4. C. Onward – The Pixar film with a gay sorcerer character was banned; the others were released in Brunei.
  5. C. Strange World – The 2022 Disney film introduced Ethan Clade, the studio’s first gay lead, leading to its ban; the others lack this or were cleared.
  6. B. A gay supporting character – LeFou’s portrayal sparked debate but the film was screened after review; no issues with witchcraft, prophets, or violence prompted bans.
  7. B. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness – Banned for LGBT+ elements and witchcraft; Thor 4 was also banned but for different emphases, others released.
  8. C. Deadpool – Both Deadpool films were banned for language, violence, and sexual content; Reynolds’ other films like Green Lantern were released.
  9. B. A blind musician – Seniman chronicles the life of a blind Seni (artist/musician) in Brunei; the others are fictional mismatches.
  10. C. Ideris Adenan – Awang Ideris Haji Adenan directed Brunei’s notable 2017 drama; the others are unrelated figures from regional entertainment.

How did you do, Brunei cinephiles? Share your scores in the comments and challenge your mates to beat 10/10!